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JSF 889T

1978 BMW R65

Beige Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 BMW R6553,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSF 889T
MakeBMW
ModelR65
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 45,328 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 45,300 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,091 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,187 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 43,146 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW R65?

Based on 9,529 MOT tests across 1,162 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
466
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
1,162
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 93
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 45
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 38
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 34
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JSF 889T is a 1978 BMW R65 in Beige with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 BMW R65 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 53,178 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R65 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JSF 889T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R65 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R65 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JSF 889T?

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What year was JSF 889T registered?

JSF 889T is a 1978 BMW R65, first registered on 7 December 1978.

Is JSF 889T safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSF 889T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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